I will never strip paint again!
I have almost finished my project. There are a couple spots I want to touch up with a dark brown glaze paint. Mostly the places that I gave up on sanding and therefore did not hold the stain well. Also, I do not like the paste wax finish. I think I will add a final satin finish. Here is the numbered chest that I thought would take one weekend and about fifty dollars. Took five weeks and about $75.00. I had to keep going back for more paint stripper. In hindsight I should have bought the industrial sized can. Also, the cold weather made me move the project indoors. Our Dallas snow days gave me the opportunity to finish.
After picture first, then before and during......
and my inspiration..... from Anthropologie
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Thanks so much for stopping by. What a great compliment. I do all my decorating. Never have hired a professional. Wouldn't want to pay their fee. I love this chest you did. Just like the Anthropologie one....Kim
ReplyDeleteOh but what a wonderful job indeed!! Well worth it!~!
ReplyDeleteYou did a really great job and I admire your determination to strip all that paint off! I'm lazy and I just paint over all my stuff:( Yours turned out beautifully tho!
ReplyDeleteI know stripping paint can be a pain. But when you get that result it is worth it! lovely sideboard.
ReplyDeleteI love how this turned out! What a lot of hard work. It was worth it though.
ReplyDeleteWow, you did great! I love this new numbered look on drawers!
ReplyDeleteWhat that looks amazing....the finished dresser is sooooo worth it. Deb
ReplyDeleteOooh La La, this is my favorite project from this whole day of blog surfing! Following you and your great projects!
ReplyDeleteCool! I'd sure love to see a full picture of your version! I like how you changed the lettering around too.
ReplyDeleteInspiring! Thanks for linking up to SNS!
FJ Donna
This looks so wonderful! I think yours looks much, MUCH better than the Anthropologie one. Way to go!!
ReplyDeleteCan I just say how much better I like yours than the Antrhopologie one? Wow.
ReplyDeletei have to agree with kristen- i like yours better, too! i want to try this- it looks awesome and i love that it has a rustic and stripped finish. i like when pieces have little bits of paint left here and there.... it gives it that je ne sais quoi! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth the time and money. It is wonderful and unique!
ReplyDelete{found you through HodgePodge}
Amazing! Thank you for bringing your hodgepodge to my party! Hope to see you again.
ReplyDelete~Gay~
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